French troops will withdraw from Ivory Coast starting January 2025, reducing France's military presence in West Africa.

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara announced that French troops will leave the country starting in January 2025, marking a significant reduction in France's military presence in West Africa. This move follows similar requests from other West African nations, including Senegal, Chad, and Burkina Faso. France, seeking to revitalize its influence in the region, has reduced its troop presence from around 2,200 to 600, with only Djibouti and Gabon still hosting French forces.

December 31, 2024
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